Boardwalk Empire
Two Boats and a Lifeguard
TV Flash files “Two Boats and a Lifeguard” as hour 20 of 56 in the TV Flash guide — Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014) on HBO, season 2, episode 8, aired 2011-11-13, 60 min.
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How this hour is filed
This leaf is S02E08: listed hour 20 of 56 in the Boardwalk Empire guide, hour 8 of 12 in season 2. It aired 2011-11-13 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “Peg of Old” (S02E07). Next is “Battle of the Century” (S02E09).
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Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
In the wake of a personal loss, Nucky solicits advice on his political situation from Arnold Rothstein, while Eli remains suspicious of his brother's actions; Angela meets a new friend at the beach, and eavesdrops on her husband's treachery; Van Alden gets a nanny; Nucky approaches Owen with an overseas proposition; Jimmy flexes his muscles, at Mickey Doyle's expense.
Viewer FAQ
Where does Two Boats and a Lifeguard sit in the Boardwalk Empire guide?
S02E08 is listed hour 20 of 56 — hour 8 of 12 in season 2, season 2 episode 8.
When did Boardwalk Empire S02E08 air?
Two Boats and a Lifeguard aired 2011-11-13 and is listed at 60 minutes.
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Why this series still plays
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